Dairy-Free Garden Salad with Croutons
Fresh, vibrant, and completely dairy-free, this Garden Salad with Croutons is the ultimate light yet satisfying dish for wholesome eating. Packed with crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and a colorful mix of red onion and shaved carrot, this salad celebrates the pure flavors of garden-fresh produce. Topped with golden-baked, herb-seasoned croutons made from whole grain bread, and dressed with a zesty olive oil and lemon juice vinaigrette, it’s a delightful blend of crunch and zest that’s perfect for healthy meals or casual gatherings. Ready in just 30 minutes, this salad is not only quick and easy but also an excellent choice for those seeking a dairy-free option without compromising on taste or texture. With every bite, enjoy a burst of flavor and nutrition that makes eating clean truly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 1 medium Carrot
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 slices Whole grain bread
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Start by making croutons. Cut whole grain bread slices into small cubes.
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil with garlic powder and dried oregano. Toss bread cubes in the mixture until evenly coated.
Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and let cool.
Meanwhile, prepare the salad. Rinse and thoroughly dry the Romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and shave thin strips of carrot using a vegetable peeler. Add them all to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with the homemade croutons just before serving to maintain their crispness.
Serve immediately and enjoy your dairy-free garden salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
872 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.3 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1636 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 373 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2232 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
